Clinical Support Tech I – Medical / Surgical Unit Position Available In Johnston, North Carolina

Description •This position qualifies for $5,000.00 Commitment Incentive paid over three (3) years. Learn more about our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program here: : jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/johnston-incentive-program Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. 3 rd Floor Medical / Surgical Unit On our 24-bed unit you see a wide variety of diagnoses. You may see patients with chest pain, CHF, syncope, strokes, Diabetes, COPD, and any number of other med-surgical type diagnoses. We also see some surgery patients. Excellent teamwork with a dedicated work family.

Patient ratios:

1

RN:

5-6 Patients, on our day shift 3 Nursing Assistants and a Secretary and over nights we have 3 Nursing Assistants for support. We have an opportunity to touch many lives and make a difference every day. Come be a valuable member of our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Summary:

Responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies. 2. Critically reviews patient care documentation making note of any significant changes in the patient’s condition and make an immediate report to a registered nurse or physician. 3. Provides a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing visitors, researching information as requested by nurses and physicians, reviewing orders for logic and clarity, revising orders as requested by the nurse, answering the telephone/ patient call lights, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical records. Performs routine quality assurance audits, safety checks, and inventory of supplies. Provides administrative and clerical support including PI audits and data entry. 4. Provides clinical support assistance to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, maintaining office equipment, troubleshooting common software and hardware problems, changing linens, checking supply inventory, re-stocking supplies, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, and assisting in the orientation of new employees and students. 5. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with ambulation. Measures and records vital signs, and patient height and weight. May be responsible for specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, and/or postural drainage. 6. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers Other Information Other information:

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Listed as a Nursing Assistant I by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Prior experience not required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English language. Capability to develop computer skills if not competent.

Job Details Legal Employer:

NCHEALTH

Entity:

Johnston Health Organization Unit:

3rd Floor –

CL Work Type:

Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:

36.00

Salary Range:

$17.94 – $25.25 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:

Onsite Work Schedule:

Day Job Location of Job:

US:

NC:

Smithfield Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. PDN-9f3a6ad5-c2c2-4855-856b-01f6261d06b6